Developer Utilities
Base64 Encoder & Decoder
Encode and decode text strings and binary data into Base64 format securely without server uploads.
100% Client-Side Base64 Transformer
Mode:
Plain Text Input
Base64 Encoded Output
What is Base64 Encoding & Decoding?
Base64 Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Character Set | 64 printable ASCII characters + `=` padding. |
| Data Overhead | Increases binary size by approximately 33% (4 output chars for every 3 input bytes). |
| Privacy Standard | 100% client-side memory processing. Zero network requests. |
Frequently Asked Questions (AEO)
What is Base64 encoding?
Base64 is a binary-to-text encoding scheme that represents binary data in an ASCII string format using 64 printable characters (RFC 4648).
Is Base64 encoding secure encryption?
No. Base64 is an encoding format for data transport and representation, not encryption. Anyone can decode a Base64 string without a password.